Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Kilgore Companies, LLC; Lincoln Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company seeks a mechanical maintenance technician to ensure equipment reliability and plant operation. The role involves performing repairs and maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, requiring familiarity with safety standards and quality practices.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Consistent Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with electrical symbols and schematic diagrams.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical repairs required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Diagnose issues using testing equipment and own judgment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Repairs

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Drill Press

Job description

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Newberry, FL, US, 32669-2380 Tampa, FL, US, 33605

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Overview

Location: Newberry, FL

Compensation: "Pay is dependent upon experience"

This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Performs work in the areas of mechanical maintenance, fabrication, welding, and assembly using sound maintenance practices designed to maintain desired equipment reliability.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs to minimize interruption of production. Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment to keep the plant in continuous operation. Starts and stops mill motors, air compressors, fans, kilns, etc. as required.
• Makes emergency, temporary or permanent mechanical repairs to cement plant machinery such as sprockets, chains, drives, scales, pumps, oil and water lines, etc. To troubleshoot, repair and perform regular preventative maintenance on all plant motors (Low and Medium Voltage), and other related equipment.
• Must be fully conversant with Electrical symbols, reading single line diagrams, electrical prints, P&ID’s and able to find the relevant sections of the code. Inspects all mechanical/electrical equipment in the assigned area, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc.
• When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles.
• Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage, or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
• Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits, to determine material and replacement needs, and to select a logical approach to trouble shooting and repair problems.
• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates electrical equipment taking all safety precautions. Adjusts equipment to obtain proper operation characteristics.
• Makes emergency or temporary repairs to equipment breakdowns.
• Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with the servicing of electrical equipment. Performs simple rigging as required.
• Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, portable drill, etc. Works with repair crews as directed on emergency breakdowns.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
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